Reading was brought alive by glittering lights this year ahead of Christmas.

Baubles, trees and candy canes decorated the streets, getting residents in the Christmas spirit.

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Dozens of Santas popped up all over the place, from the fun run to Reading Lions Christmas routes.

Meanwhile his elves could be found in Broad street mall.

The town even saw snow in December.

Take a look at our gallery of displaying some of the best Christmas photographs sent in by readers and taken by staff.